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The Big IdeaATHENA celebrates 30 yearsTransitioning technology Knowing your financial futureDecember 2015foxcitiesmagazine.com Must-visit restaurants
Celebrating the Place We Call Home.foxcitiesmagazine.comPublishersMarvin Murphy Ruth Ann HeeterManaging EditorRuth Ann Heeterraheeter@foxcitiesmagazine.comAssociate EditorAmy Hansonedit@foxcitiesmagazine.comContributing WritersRic Reynolds Sarah C. SpencerEditorial InternsAmanda Bourbonais Ariela E. RosaArt DirectorJill ZiesemerGraphic DesignerJulia SchneseAccount ExecutivesCourtney Martincourtney@foxcitiesmagazine.comMaria Stevensmaria@foxcitiesmagazine.comJay Van Stiphoutjay@foxcitiesmagazine.comAdministrative Assistant /CirculationNancy D’Agostinoinfo@foxcitiesmagazine.comFOX CITIES Magazine is published11 times annually and is available for thesubscription rate of 18 for one year.Subscriptions include our annual Worththe Drive publication, delivered in July.For more information or to learnabout advertising opportunities,call (920) 733-7788. 2015 FOX CITIES Magazine.Unauthorized duplication of any or allcontent of this publication is prohibitedand may not be reproduced in any formwithout permission of the publisher.FOX CITIES MagazineP.O. Box 2496Appleton, WI 54912House Calls Veterinary Service cares for your dogs and cats in the stress-free environmentof your home. Dr. David J. Riedl and Certified Veterinary Technician Julie Papenfuss provide the entire rangeof services including wellness exams, treatments, diagnostics, at-home hospice and comfortable euthanasia.Surgery, dental procedures and x-rays are performed at our surgical facility. Appointments available se pass along or recycle this magazine.
December 2015CONTENTSCOVER STORYFeaturesAT HOME14Transitioning technologyToday’s homes think ‘smart’By Amy HansonHEALTH &WELLNESS22Knowing yourfinancial futurePlanning, protecting assets is just onepiece of estate planningBy Amy Hanson16THE BIG IDEA: Working womenATHENA Award celebrates 30 years in the Fox CitiesBy Amy HansonFOOD & DINING26It’s traditionMust-visit Fox Cities eateries are agift at the holidaysBy Ric Reynoldsfoxcitiesmagazine.comGet talking about “Chef Talk”Departments6820282930Artist spotlightNot to be missedShowcaseAsk Chef JeffWhere to dineThe place we call home9FOX CITIES Magazine was excited tohost a launch party on Nov. 9 for“Chef Talk with Kyle Cherek” at FoxValley Technical College. We’d like toextend a big thank you to all whocontributed to the event and to thosewho attended! To see photos from theevent turn to Page 31. And, to view“Chef Talk” episodes, go tofoxcitiesmagazine.com. As you visit therestaurants in the Fox Cities and thosefeatured in “Chef Talk” we’d love for you to snap photos and sharethem on social media with the hashtag #FCMfoodie, too!On the CoverThe ATHENA Award. Photo by Courtney MartinDecember 2015 foxcitiesmagazine.com 5
ARTIST SPOTLIGHTHIDDENAppleton illustratedIN PLAIN SIGHTAppleton native Emily Reetzdraws the townDo you recognize this localarchitectural detail?Downtown Appletonisn’t just a destinationfor digital illustratorEmily Reetz; it’s alsoinspiration for herwhimsical artwork.Reetz, born and raisedin the Fox Valley, is ahometown enthusiastdeeply entrenched in theAppleton art scene. Herbreakout series is focusedon capturing the spirit of the iconic places and spaces of her vibrant community — the one that hasprovided the backdrop for her fondest memories.“As I was growing up, my family moved every two years or so, always within the Fox Valley,”shares Reetz, waxing nostalgic. “Each address held memories of a period of my childhood that noother place would. I think for that reason, I’ve always been interested in places and the immensemeaning they can hold for people.”Reetz, the creator of Sketch Tag Art, has channeled her creativity allher life, dabbling in writing and now devoting an entire room in herhome to crafting.Her inspiration for her latest project came from a city brochure shepicked up downtown. After flipping through it, she was left with thefeeling the brochure hadn’t quite captured the essence of the place shecalled home. Her creative spark ignited. What if she drew the “peoples’Appleton,” she thought?'“I’d like to think that my series tells the story of the real Appleton,”reveals Reetz, “The Appleton you’d only know if you lived here — thesmells of a fish fry on the Spatio, Jacob’s smoked meats, or the carpetingat Jim’s Place.”Her idea came to life when she got a call last spring. The voice onName: Emily Reetzthe other end asked if she’d like to set up a booth at The Artery, a newResidence: Appletonurban craft fair happening just two weeks later. Reetz, despite knowingMedium: Digital drawingsshe didn’t have anything to sell at the time, accepted the invitation.Price range: Prints 9–25;With little time to spare, she began to “draw the town.”custom work variesUnsure of how people would react, Reetz was pleasantly surprisedwhen people stopped at her booth and smiled.“Real smiles,” she says, “the kind with memories behind them. Some laughed. Some welled with tears.Then, perfect strangers would turn to each other and start sharingtheir stories that connected them.”Reetz is now drawing her way through the city,sketching every thing from the Fox River Skylineand the Appleton Public Library to Pierce Parkand The Trout Museum of Art. She uses a basicstylus and simple iPad drawing app to create hermodern storybook masterpieces. And thoughshe devotes much of her time to drawingbuildings that hold special meaning to her, shealso takes custom orders at her online Etsy shop.“I mainly work from photos,” explains Reetz. “Iprefer to take the photos myself, so I can walk arounda structure, touch it, take in its surroundings, and makemental notes. I see things differently in real life, and I feel a deeperconnection with the places I have visited.”Reetz, a wife and mother of three, does much of her work at night. She likes to duck into variouscoffee houses within the Fox Valley. One of her next projects includes drawing iconic Neenah. In thefuture, Reetz says, she’d like to author and illustrate a children’s book.Her work also is available at the Blue Moon Emporium, Appleton Farmer’s Market and online atsketchtagart.com.— By Sarah C. Spencer6 foxcitiesmagazine.com December 2015Send us your answer along withyour name and address no later thanDec. 11, 2015.Correct submissions will beentered in a drawing for a 25 gift certificate toSubmit your entry toinfo@foxcitiesmagazine.comorFOX CITIES MagazineP.O. Box 2496Appleton, WI 54912NOVEMBER WINNERRyan Lanning, AppletonNeenah Joint School DistrictAdministration Building, Neenah
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NOT TO BE MISSED:December events calendarFor a complete listing of current exhibits and our expanded events calendar, go to foxcitiesmagazine.com.HOLIDAY EVENTS1-Jan. 3 Christmas in theMansionRibbons, packages, lights andfrivolities will warm your visit withtraditions from Christmases past.Tues.-Fri. 10am-4pm, Sat. & Sun.11am-4pm. Rahr-West ArtMuseum, Manitowoc. 683-4501.Photo courtesy of Future NeenahHoliday funin the Fox CitiesWith an emphasis on family togetherness, the FoxCities invite people of all ages to enjoy outdoorsevents, new and old, designed to bring everyonetogether and into the holiday spirit.Menasha ushers in the holidays with their annualHoliday Hayride on Dec. 4 from 5–9 p.m., starting onKeyes Street on Doty Island. For 1 per person, andno charge for children 2 and younger, families canmeet Mr. and Mrs. Claus and their reindeer whileenjoying hot beverages and cookies.Downtown Neenah presents their annual livingmannequin display on Dec. 4 from 6–9 p.m. duringA Very Neenah Christmas. A festive holiday staplesince 1998, the display features real people posing asfigures in various scenes. According to Pamela Barnes,events coordinator at Future Neenah, the displayshave become increasingly creative.New this year, Neenah also will have a tree-lightingceremony following their Rudolph Run. “People dressup,” says Barnes. “Families come and do a Grinchtheme, or some come in a Santa costume and run.”Downtown Appleton kicks off the season a bit later,hosting its second annual Holiday Fun Fest on Dec. 19.Ice sculptures sponsored by area businesses anddisplayed in Houdini Plaza will serve as the centerpieceof the event. Krystal Kleer Sculptures will offer icecarving demonstrations, and Cavanaugh Carriages willtake people on a magical ride through downtown.Appleton’s One-Stop Elf Shop returns for the secondyear in a row as well, with local high school studentsdressed like elves to help young children shop for theperfect gift. The shop is open now and continues everySaturday through Dec. 19.Anne Wiegman, marketing director at AppletonDowntown Inc., emphasizes Appleton’s goal of takingthe commercialization out of Christmas by offeringfestivities that focus on the family experience.“Between the music, visits with Santa, the live reindeer,wagon rides and ice decorations, the day is sure to putyou in the holiday spirit,” she says.— By Ariela E. Rosa8 foxcitiesmagazine.com December 20151-5, 7-12, 14-19, 21-24, 26, 2831 Self-guided Tours of“Nutcracker in the Castle”Guests journey through more thantwenty rooms and spaces, which areelaborately decorated as thefantastic scenes of the Nutcrackerstory. 11am-4pm. The Paine ArtCenter and Gardens. 235-6903.1-31 Oshkosh Celebration ofLightsFrom the 100-foot tree to theanimated light displays and holidaymusic, visitors will escape to amagical place. Tues.-Sun. 5-9pm.Menominee Park, Oshkosh.303-9200.1-26 Handcrafted Holiday SaleGet that one-of-a-kind gift that willreally wow! Tues., Wed., Fri. 11am5pm; Thur. 11am-pm; Sat 11am3pm. The ARTgarage, Green Bay.448-6800.1-8 Merry-Time Festival of TreesHoliday-themed trees anddecorations adorn the galleries, andvisitors can buy raffle tickets to wintheir favorite fully decorated tree.Daily 10am-5pm. Door CountyMaritime Museum. 743-5958.2-23 Let Me Be FrankProductions: A Frank’sChristmasFun and frolic for the whole family,Frank and the gang will tug at theheartstrings and tickle your funnybone. 8pm and 1pm Dec. 3, 11, 17and 19. Meyer Theatre, Green Bay.494-3401.2 It’s Christmas, CarolSpend an evening with the FoxValleyaires Barbershop Chorus asthey present an old-fashioned radiodrama that tells the story of Carol,a woman taken on a journey toremind her of what the season isreally about. 6:30pm. The GrandMeridian, Appleton. 739-7553.3, 10, 17 Studio Art: Pre-SchoolHoliday WorkshopFor ages 3-5. Make your own holidaygifts for special family and friends.All supplies included. 10-11am.Trout Museum of Art, Appleton.3-5, 10-12 Christmas Stars 2015This spectacular, holiday-themedextravaganza celebrates and honorsthe joy of the season with a mix ofsecular and religious music, dance,skits and more! 7pm. Xavier FineArts Theatre, Appleton. 733-8840.3 Electric City Christmas ParadeStarts at Wisconsin and Depot,goes down Wisconsin to Hwy. 55,then South to Third Street; Weston Third to end at Reaume. 6pm.City of Kaukauna. 766-1861.4, 11, 18, 22, 29 CandlelightTours of “Nutcracker in theCastle”An especially entrancing way totake a self-guided tour of theNutcracker display. The lights ofthe “castle” are dimmed and thesettings are illuminated by the glowof more than 70 Christmas trees.4:30-7:30pm. The Paine ArtCenter and Gardens. 235-6903.4, 11, 18 Victorian ChristmasThis year Hearthstone will bedecorated to explore the five senses.6-8pm. Hearthstone Historic HouseMuseum, Appleton. 730-8204.4-6, 11-13, 18-20, 22-23, 26-27,29-30 Sugar Plum Fairy’sCupcake CaféA fantasy café serving deliciouscupcakes and yummy hot cocoa,with a very special hostess, theSugar Plum Fairy! Times vary. PaineArt Center and Gardens. 235-6903.4-6, 11-13, 18-20, 26-30 WPSGarden of LightsWe invite you to gather your familyand friends for an evening ofholiday memories at the Gardenthis winter and experience themagic of more than 250,000twinkling lights. 5-9pm. Green BayBotanical Garden. 490-9457.4-5, 12-13 Viva Las Reifs MillsChristmasCelebrate the season at the Palaceof Reifs Mills Dinner EventTheater. Fri. and Sat. 7pm, Sun.1pm. 732-3172.4-5 UW-Manitowoc LakeshoreEnsemble Festival ofChristmasEnjoy Christmas favorites alongwith music from the “Nutcracker.”7:30pm. Capitol Civic Centre,Manitowoc. 683-2184.4 A Time for JoyJoin the Fox Valley Chorus as wecelebrate the joy of the holidayseason and the true meaning ofChristmas! 7:30pm. UW-Fox ValleyCommunication Arts Center,Menasha. 982-5639.4 A Very Neenah ChristmasThe night offers events for theentire family, including a RudolphRun, Santa, carriage rides, carolersand new tree lighting ceremony.View the live mannequin windowdisplays downtown. DowntownNeenah. 6-9 pm. 722-1920.4 Holiday HayrideStarting on Keyes Street on DotyIsland. Meet Mr. and Mrs. Clausand their reindeer while enjoyinghot beverages and cookies. 5-9pm.4 Jim BrickmanComfort and JoyWith featured musical guests,feelings of comfort and joy are fusedtogether with beloved hits like“Valentine,” “If You Believe,” “TheGift,” “Angel Eyes” and “SendingYou A Little Christmas.” 7:30pm.Fox Cities Performing Arts Center,Appleton. 730-3760.5-6, 12-13, 19-20, 23, 26-27, 30 Guided Tours of “Nutcrackerin the Castle” 콯Led by an actor and featuring livemusic and ballet performances, the“Nutcracker in the Castle” bringsthe characters and scenes of thefairy tale to life. Wednesdays andSaturdays 5-8pm; Sundays noon3:30pm. The Paine Art Center andGardens. 235-6903.5, 6, 12 Christmas Tree SaleCut your own untrimmed tree.Wildwood Road, just south off ofTownline Road. Some precut treeswill be available at the NatureCenter. 11am-3pm. NavarinoNature Center. (715) 758-6999.5 A Festival of Nine Lessonsand CarolsThe Appleton Boychoir andMasterSingers combine to celebratethe advent and birth of Jesus.Lawrence University Chapel. 2 &7pm. 955-2224.5 Art Activity Day: Make aGlass OrnamentCome to the Holiday Open House atthe museum and make a flashy glassornament or table decoration. 10am1pm. Bergstrom-Mahler Museum ofGlass, Neenah. 751-4658.5 Breakfast with Santa 콯Come enjoy a delicious breakfast,fun crafts, balloon animals, meetMr. and Mrs. Santa and more! Stopby anytime between 8:30am and11am. Thompson CommunityCenter. 225-1700.5 Children’s Christmas GiftWorkshop 콯Children make six gifts. 10 a.m. tonoon and 1-3 p.m. HeckrodtWetland Reserve, Menasha.720-9349.5 Door CANcer HolidayHome TourTour homes beautifully trimmedfor the holidays, including theMerry-Time Festival of Treesdisplay. 10am-4pm. Door CountyMaritime Museum. 743-5958.5 Door County MedicalCenter’s Children’s ChoirDorothy Scott and a trio of angelicvoices will perform holidayspecialties and share the message ofwellness, joyfulness and good willthrough music. 11am. Door CountyMaritime Museum. 743-5958.
5 EAA’s Christmas in the AirEnjoy treats and refreshments then roam themuseum to find more than 20 local musical,choral and dance groups performing onvarious stages. 10am-4pm. EAA AirVentureMuseum, Oshkosh. 426-6108.5 Family Wreath Making 콯Create a holiday wreath with your family!10-11:30am. Green Bay Botanical Garden.490-9457.7 Herbal Gift Making 콯Join us for this fun hands-on workshopas we craft together an array of herbalcreations that will serve as inspirationalgifts for yourself and/or loved ones.5:30-8:30pm. Green Bay Botanical Garden.490-9457.7 Holiday Fun and Cookie Decorating콯5 Santa on the tugboat John PurvesJoin Santa on board the historic John Purvestugboat to share your Christmas wishes.10am-1pm. Door County MaritimeMuseum. 743-5958.Celebrate Christmas with complementarycontinental breakfast. Decorate holidaycookies to be shared amongst friends andfamily this holiday season. 9-11am.Thompson Community Center, Appleton.225-1700.5 Wrap it up! A Craft ProgramAdd a creative touch to your gifts thisholiday season — make gift bags, wrappingpaper and gift tags using paint, yarn, stampsand up-cycled materials. 1pm. NeenahPublic Library. 886-6335.8 Handling Holiday Care for CaregiversWe will share tips to de-stress your holiday,provide the best care for your loved one andprovide help for talking to family andfriends. 10-11am. Thompson CommunityCenter, Appleton. 225-1704.6 Kimberly Community BandChristmas ConcertSocial with punch and cookies to follow.2pm. JR Gerritts Middle School, Kimberly.8 It’s Christmas, CarolSpend an evening with the Fox ValleyairesBarbershop Chorus as they present anold-fashioned radio drama that tells thestory of Carol. 7pm. James W. Perry Hallat UWFox Valley, Menasha. 757-6153.6 Wreath Making ClassLearn how to create a wreath using naturalmaterial from the wildlife area. NavarinoNature Center, Shiocton. (715) 758
Fun and frolic for the whole family, Frank and the gang will tug at the heartstrings and tickle your funny bone. 8pm and 1pm Dec. 3,t 11, 17 and 19. Meyer Theatre, Green Bay. 494-3401. 2 It’s Christmas, Carol Spe nd an eveningI with the Fox Valleyaires Barbershop Chorus as they present an
